Waste Connections Overview
- Year Founded
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1997
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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23,854
- Stock Symbol
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WCN
- Investments
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70
- Share Price
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$197.37
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Waste Connections General Information
Description
Waste Connections is the third-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and recycling services in the North America, operating 103 active landfills (9 are exploration and production waste landfills and 16 are nonmunicipal waste landfills), 157 transfer stations, and 81 recycling operations. The firm serves residential, commercial, industrial, and energy end markets. Waste Connections entered the Canadian market with its 2016 merger with Progressive Waste. In 2023, 12% of consolidated revenue was generated from the firm's Canadian segment.
Contact Information
Website
www.wasteconnections.comCorporate Office
- 3 Waterway Square Place
- Suite 110
- The Woodlands, TX 77380
- United States
Corporate Office
- 3 Waterway Square Place
- Suite 110
- The Woodlands, TX 77380
- United States
Waste Connections Timeline
Waste Connections Stock Performance
As of 17-Apr-2025, Waste Connections’s stock price is $197.37. Its current market cap is $51B with 258M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $197.37 | $196.57 | $160.34 - $201.66 | $51B | 258M | 1.14M | $2.39 |
Waste Connections Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Waste Connections has a trailing 12-month revenue of $8.92B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 52,637,740 | 52,637,740 | 45,475,975 | 40,316,492 |
| Revenue | 8,919,591 | 8,919,591 | 8,021,951 | 7,211,859 |
| EBITDA | 2,241,899 | 2,241,899 | 2,252,004 | 2,164,304 |
| Net Income | 617,573 | 617,573 | 762,800 | 835,662 |
| Total Assets | 19,817,809 | 19,817,809 | 17,915,876 | 17,134,603 |
| Total Debt | 8,393,376 | 8,393,376 | 7,022,206 | 7,097,540 |
Waste Connections Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Waste Connections Competitors (17)
One of Waste Connections’s 17 competitors is GFL Environmental, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Vaughan, Canada.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GFL Environmental | Formerly PE-Backed | Vaughan, Canada | ||||
| Stericycle | Formerly VC-backed | Bannockburn, IL | ||||
| Waste Management | Formerly VC-backed | Houston, TX | ||||
| Heritage-Crystal Clean | Private Equity-Backed | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||||
| EnGlobe | Formerly PE-Backed | Laval, Canada |
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Waste Connections Investments & Acquisitions (70)
Waste Connections’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Unison Environmental Services. The deal was made on 23-Oct-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unison Environmental Services | 23-Oct-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Royal Waste Services | 10-Sep-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Pioneer Recycling Services | 30-Apr-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Waste-Away Group | 26-Feb-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Secure Energy Services (30 Energy Waste Treatment and Disposal Facilities in Western Canada) | 01-Feb-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Other Energy Services |
Waste Connections ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated May, 31, 2024
21.96 | Med Risk
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A lower score indicates better sustainability
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10-20
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20-30
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30-40
Severe
40+
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Waste Connections Exits (1)
Waste Connections’s most recent exit was on 07-Mar-2012 from Green Waste Solutions. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Waste Solutions | 07-Mar-2012 | Completed |
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Waste Connections Affiliates
Subsidiaries (35)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Environmental Partners | Perry County, AL | 2018 | |
| Mountain Waste & Recycling | Carbondale, CO | 2015 | |
| Pioneer Recycling Services | Tacoma, WA | 2014 | |
| R360 Environmental Solutions | The Woodlands, TX | 2010 | |
| Diversified Waste Management | Amarillo, TX | 2010 |
Waste Connections FAQs
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When was Waste Connections founded?
Waste Connections was founded in 1997.
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Where is Waste Connections headquartered?
Waste Connections is headquartered in The Woodlands, TX.
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What is the size of Waste Connections?
Waste Connections has 23,854 total employees.
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What industry is Waste Connections in?
Waste Connections’s primary industry is Environmental Services (B2B).
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Is Waste Connections a private or public company?
Waste Connections is a Public company.
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What is Waste Connections’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Waste Connections is WCN.
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What is the current stock price of Waste Connections?
As of 17-Apr-2025 the stock price of Waste Connections is $197.37.
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What is the current market cap of Waste Connections?
The current market capitalization of Waste Connections is $51B.
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What is Waste Connections’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Waste Connections is $8.92B.
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Who are Waste Connections’s competitors?
GFL Environmental, Stericycle, Waste Management, Heritage-Crystal Clean, and EnGlobe are some of the 17 competitors of Waste Connections.
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What is Waste Connections’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Waste Connections’s EPS for 12 months was $2.39.
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